Children Law

We are pleased to provide specialist advice in all those sensitive areas of law relating to children. If you have issues concerning

• Contact
• Adoption applications
• Parental responsibility
• Special Guardianship
• Residence
• Care Proceedings

David Billingham has for many years been an Appointed Member of the Law Society Children Panel (now regulated by the Solicitors Regulation Authority) and through his specialisation was for some years Chairman of the Gloucestershire Independent Advocacy Board for Children in Care or in Need.

We can cover Family Proceeding Court, Country Court and High Court in Gloucestershire, Worcestershire and also in other areas of the Country.

Family Law

At a time of Family breakdown it is often difficult to see a way through the current problems. This is when you need the expert advice we are able to provide. It is a time when you will need to talk and seek specific advice on:

• Matrimonial and relationship breakdown
• Property and Finance
• Maintenance
• Divorce and separation
• Family arrangements

Help with costs

Public Funding - formerly known as Legal Aid - is available to those who are unable to afford all or part of the costs of legal advice and court representation (subject to eligibility). We hold the Quality Mark and are approved to assess entitlement and carry out publicly funded work for child and family cases, and will guide you through the requirements.